Vanillish Collector’s Guide: Dark Explorers #34

Character Intro

Vanillish from the Dark Explorers set is an uncommon card numbered 34. It features 70 HP and Frost Breath among its attacks. This frosty Pokémon offers a cool addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• HP: 70
• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Vanillite)
• Attacks: Triple Spin (20× damage based on coin flips), Frost Breath (50 damage)
• Weakness: Metal (×2)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Kouki Saitou
• Set: Dark Explorers (bw5)
• Number: 34

Key Printings

This printing is from the Dark Explorers set (set code bw5-34). It features the Water-type Vanillish with two attacks: Triple Spin, which relies on coin flips for damage, and Frost Breath, a straightforward 50 damage attack. The artwork by Kouki Saitou captures the icy essence of this Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is uniquely identified by its set code bw5-34 and the artwork credited to Kouki Saitou. The card’s rarity is Uncommon, and it has no special regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the crisp artwork and maintain the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity, handle with clean hands and keep it in a rigid top-loader or binder to avoid edge wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers: Includes Vanillish as a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon evolving from Vanillite. The set emphasizes icy and dark-themed Pokémon, with Vanillish’s attacks reflecting its chilly nature and strategic coin-flip mechanic.